Cato

Cato - a command launcher for your web browser.
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Cato is an innovative tool that operates as a command launcher for your web browser. This all-in-one Chrome extension enables users to manage open tabs, control videos, search through history, bookmarks, and more. Utilizing Cato can replace the need for multiple web browser extensions, making your browsing more efficient and organized. Features include Google, Youtube and Gmail searches, video control, tab and window management, URL handling, and navigation assistance. Trigger Cato using simple keyboard shortcuts.
Free CRX download
Manifest V2
Users: 467
-14
Rating: 4.78
(27)
Version: 1.1.5 (Last updated: 2018-10-15)
Creation date: 2018-10-14
Risk: Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • bookmarks
  • tabs
  • management
  • storage
Size: 399.36K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 39,761 ▲ 1,281
Other rankings
#4680 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 1 #136 in command keyword 11 ▼ 10 #221 in commands keyword 10 ▼ 14

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Helpful for productivity
  • Ability to change shortcut keys
  • Awesome extension with great features
  • Underrated and highly recommended
Cons
  • Default shortcut (Ctrl-J) conflicts with Downloads screen
  • Sometimes lacks actions
  • Limited functionality compared to other extensions like Steward
Most mentioned
  • Awesome
  • Great extension
  • Changing shortcut keys is easy
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
good to use!
by Jemp Chou, 2022-01-17
This extension is so awesome, I hope you make a similar version in Firefox
by dat tien, 2021-05-29
Great and probably underrted extension.
by zenji tech, 2021-03-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cato requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Cato has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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